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View of a walkway and benches on the U.S. Capitol Grounds.History & DiscoveriesTop 5 Spots to Enjoy Spring on the Capitol CampusSpring in Washington, D.C., is one of the most beautiful times to visit the nation's capital. Learn about five beautiful, and less known spots, to enjoy the warm weather near the U.S. Capitol.Read the Story

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History & Discoveries

  A Sweet 2016
By sarah davis |December 29, 2016
This past year has been filled with many sweet moments around the Capitol campus. Here are 10 that stand out.
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  Capitol Reflections: ADA and the Visitor Experience
By laura condeluci |July 29, 2015
Accessibility was a key component of the design of the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center, and we are proud to welcome visitors from all over the world. The AOC works to continually improve access to all, while maintaining and preserving the historic fabric and character of the campus.
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  What's Hiding in National Statuary Hall?
By sharon gang |May 20, 2014
Historic preservation tricks: some windows in the U.S. Capitol's National Statuary Hall are actually cubbyholes for electrical equipment used by the media and others during special events. There are also what appear to be tall, square sandstone columns, but these are actually speakers.
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  National Garden Highlights Regional Plants and Sustainable Practices
By matt guilfoyle |May 12, 2014
Whether you want inspiration and information for your garden, want to learn about the importance of pollinators or simply want to take a scenic nature walk steps from the U.S. Capitol — the U.S. Botanic Garden's National Garden in Washington, D.C., is a treasure for everyone.
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  Ten Memorable Moments of 2017
By sarah davis |December 20, 2017
Before we dive into 2018, here's a look back at some of this year's highlights.
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  B.B. French – Blogger Extraordinaire
By matt guilfoyle |November 6, 2013
Long before the advent of Twitter, Facebook and blogs – there were journals. 150 years ago this month saw one of the most transformative periods in the construction of the United States Capitol along with the historic address by Abraham Lincoln at Gettysburg. One individual captured these events both as a witness, and as participant, capturing first-hand details of moments that shaped history.
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  Meeting a Capitol Artist
By sharon gang |August 14, 2012
Sharon Gang, Marketing and Communications Manager for the Capitol Visitor Center, describes her experience meeting Jimilu Mason, an American artist with works on display at the U.S. Capitol building.
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  Bold Legacies Endure
By franklin bradley |March 30, 2018
A story highlighting two women artists of the National Statuary Hall Collection as we celebrate Women's History Month. Sculptors Joy Flinsch Buba and Anne Whitney both have works of art on display in the U.S. Capitol with the Florence Sabin statue and the Samuel Adams statue, respectively.
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  AOC Trailblazer: Georgia Shaw
By kristen frederick |July 12, 2012
Georgia Shaw was the first woman hired by the AOC as a draftsman, leading to a fulfilling 29-year career with the agency. After Georgia passed, her daughter honored her mother’s legacy by including the AOC’s logo on the memorial plaque that marks her grave.
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  Capturing Bartholdi Fountain
By aoc curator |November 26, 2012
Each month AOC’s photography branch will break down an iconic photo of Capitol Hill and share tips and tricks for snapping beautiful images at the Capitol. This month AOC photographer Susanne Bledsoe walks us through a shot of Bartholdi Fountain in Bartholdi Park on the Capitol Grounds.
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  Nearly Nine Million Visitors Later
By sharon gang |November 30, 2012
December 2 has been an important anniversary at the U.S. Capitol since 1863 when the final section of the Statue of Freedom was installed atop the dome. The date has signified another important anniversary since 2008 when the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center opened for business.
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